Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of: Child protection system and relevant legislation to be applied in transition from care activities according to work jurisdiction Effects of involvement in the child protection system on young people in care and transitioning from care United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Principles of good practice in child protection work Codes of ethics, legislation and organisation policy and procedures relevant to job role and preparation for transition from care strategies Factors which may influence or contribute to successful transition from care Range of needs the young person may have to transition from care Physical, social, psychological and emotional development of young people and the ways in which such development can be affected; the nature of adolescence and how it affects behaviour and feelings Standards of practice pertaining to specific job role and workplace Risk analysis processes applying to the activities occurring internal and external to the child protection and protective care environments Rights and responsibilities of young people and their families/carers in the child protection system Rights and responsibilities of own work performance in child protection system Principles and processes of effective communication with diverse groups of young people and colleagues Processes for young people and their families/carers to be able to lodge complaints about the child protection system Agency systems for recording and reporting a range of information about young people, the child protection system and related work functions Importance of anti-discrimination and inclusivity principles applied to work practices Culture, gender, beliefs can affect attitudes and behaviour and how these may be perceived by others Own work role and from whom assistance and advice should be sought Promotion and development strategies for transition from care activities |